Ecuador: The Best and Worst
Since I’m now suddenly in Argentina, it’s time to round up my time in Ecuador, a country I liked quite a lot! Total Days in Ecuador: 40 Total Days in […]
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Since I’m now suddenly in Argentina, it’s time to round up my time in Ecuador, a country I liked quite a lot! Total Days in Ecuador: 40 Total Days in […]
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I’ve always had a weird relationship with so called “party towns.” In case you’re not a familiar: party towns are small backpacker havens that exist solely for travelers to party
Montañita: A Party Town Without the Guilt Read More »
New Years Eve is too much pressure. I don’t know why but every year I become convinced that things need to be perfect; that somehow the rest of the year
A Pyrotechnic Ecuadorian New Years Read More »
Well it was bound to happen eventually. While I love a good thrill, I haven’t done nearly enough adventure activities on my travels. This is mostly because they usually cost
I Jumped Off a Bridge! And Other Adventures Read More »
Quito is a pretty city. Like really, really pretty: It’s over 500 years old, built by conquistadors on the site of an old Inca City. The huge old town
The Problem with Quito Read More »
Here’s the thing about altitude sickness: it sneaks up on you. It doesn’t affect everyone, and it doesn’t happen all the time, so you are lulled into a lovely sense
Me Versus the Volcano: 16,000 Feet in the Air Read More »
Close to 5,000 meters / 16,400 feet, it was the highest altitude on land I’ve ever been to in my life. From where the van dropped us off, we still
Cotopaxi, Ecuador: Climbing One of World’s Largest Active Volcanoes Read More »
Trying something new here, let me know if you like it…. Total Days in Colombia-59 Total Days it Didn’t Rain: 8 Amount Spent: $2254 Average Cost per Day: $38 (when
Colombia: The Best and Worst Read More »
We breezed through the South of Colombia pretty quickly, which is a shame because it is, in my opinion, the prettiest part of the country. Here are the highlights: Salento
Southern Colombia in Photos Read More »
Cartagena and Medellin are two of the most popular cities in Colombia for very different reasons. Cartagena is the most popular tourist destination in the country; a historical resort town
A Tale of Two Cities: Cartagena and Medellin Read More »
Camping in Tayrona, perched on the northern Caribbean coast of Colombia, has been the highlight of my travels in Colombia so far. It’s a gorgeous swath of jungle and beaches
Six Steps to Bliss At Tayrona National Park Read More »
So you know how I have more things going on than I could possibly have time for? Well, maybe you don’t, but let me assure you I’m a busy, busy
New! Travel Talk with Mike and Stephanie Read More »